On the first day of class students are expected to bring a signed copy of the Think Move Chess Academy Behavioral Contract linked below.
After-School Forms
Parents are expected to:
● Read the behavioral contract with their child to make sure they understand what is expected of them
● Pick up students within 10 minutes of class ending
● Support instructors in maintaining a healthy classroom environment
● Reinforce Think Move Chess Academy’s core values of respect, study, planning, initiative, and perseverance outside of the classroom
● Assist students in using any take home materials, including online tools such as the Chess Kid learning platform
Students are expected to:
● Behave in a way that is respectful to themselves, each other, and the classroom
● Follow all instructions given by the instructors
● Be careful stewards of their own belongings as well as the equipment provided by Think Move Chess Academy
● Remain seated during classroom activities unless required by the instructor
● Do their best to learn the lessons taught by their instructors, on the chess board and beyond
● Grant other students a focused learning environment by not shouting and keeping overall noise to a minimum
● Avoid using rude, disrespectful, or profane language. Slurs or language that targets a particular race, class, sex, gender, or orientation will not be tolerated.
● Display excellent sportsmanship and resolve conflicts with compassion and understanding. Fighting or roughhousing will not be tolerated
Photography Policy Disclaimer:
Photographs and/or video recordings taken at Think Move Chess Academy (“Think Move”) events may be published, either on digital platforms or in print format, including, but not limited to the following: Think Move Chess Academy publications, press releases, magazines, and/or newspapers; www.thinkmovechess.com, social media based websites, accounts, pages, channels, and applications administered by Think Move Chess Academy. (e.g., YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram).
By attending a Think Move event, photographs and/or video recordings of your child at the event may be published in any or all of the above-listed media at the sole discretion of Think Move and without notice or compensation, financial or otherwise, to you for use of such photographs and/or video recordings unless you expressly revoke your consent in writing by notifying the Program Director Susan Key by email at skey@thinkmovechess.com. Once such consent is revoked, Think Move will make every effort to promptly cause the photograph, video recording, and/or video image to be removed from the digital platform. Think Move is not responsible for access to or downloads of photographs, video recordings, and/or video images made by users of the digital media platform prior to such revocation and removal. You may revoke your consent at any time before a print publication has been published. Once a publication has been distributed, it will not be possible to revoke consent and your child’s photograph and/or video image may continue to be used in any publications already printed prior to the revocation of consent.
Minors will not be identified by name in Think Move photo captions unless they are competing on one of the top boards or have won a championship. Please note that even where images are published without a name, complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed as someone may be able to recognize your child at the event
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/13/2025
Welcome to ThinkMoveChess.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services, including:
- Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, and other information you provide when you register or interact with our website.
- Usage Information: Details about your visits, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on our site.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services.
- Personalize your experience.
- Respond to inquiries or provide support.
- Send promotional emails or notifications, where permitted.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:
- With service providers assisting us in operating the website.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- With your consent.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at Susan Key, skey@thinkmovechess.com
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Susan Key, skey@thinkmovechess.com
Terms of Service
Effective Date: 01/13/2025
Welcome to ThinkMoveChess.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By using our website and services, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use our services.
2. Use of Services
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
3. Prohibited Conduct
You may not:
- Use our services for unlawful purposes.
- Interfere with the security or functionality of our website.
- Post or transmit harmful, abusive, or offensive content.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on ThinkMoveChess.com, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may not use our content without prior written permission.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of our website content.
6. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion for any violation of these Terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Carolina .
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Susan Key, skey@thinkmovechess.com
By using ThinkMoveChess.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
